FENNEL in PARCHMENT in air fryer, a light and tasty side dish perfect for lunch or dinner, great for dieting, ideal for any occasion, even as an appetizer.
I had some fresh, local fennel in the fridge and very little time to cook, so I thought of these fennel in parchment in the air fryer, a simple, fragrant, and really smart recipe. It prepares in minutes, doesn’t mess up anything, and is perfect when you want to serve something good yet light.
The fennel cooked in parchment remains soft and flavorful, needing nothing more than a drizzle of oil and some herbs. It’s a dish that fits perfectly in the Mediterranean cuisine, ideal if you’re following a vegetarian or vegan diet, naturally gluten and lactose-free, so suitable for everyone.
This recipe is perfect even if you’re on a diet: fennel is light, filling, and helps avoid heaviness without sacrificing taste. I often make them as a light side, but they’re also great as a warm appetizer or a single dish evening meal when you don’t feel like cooking.
Join me in the kitchen today for fennel in parchment.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 1 fennel
- 0.35 oz pine nuts
- 3 cucunci (or capers)
- extra virgin olive oil
- dried oregano
- rosemary
Steps
Clean the fennel, remove the tough parts and cut it into thin wedges.
Place it on a sheet of parchment paper (or aluminum foil) add the pine nuts, chopped cucunci or capers, oil, salt, and oregano, a few sprigs of rosemary, drizzle with oil and close the sheet.
Seal the parchment leaving a bit of space inside for the steam.
Cook in air fryer: 356°F for 18–20 minutes
Midway through, you can open and reseal the parchment if you want to check on softness; if you like them crunchy, leave it open and cook for 2-3 more minutes.Bon appétit
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FENNEL in PARCHMENT in Air Fryer
👉 Useful tips from a food blogger
– Use well-sealed parchment paper: the parchment retains flavor and aroma
– Add thyme, oregano, or fennel for a fantastic result
– Also great with olives or capers if you want them more flavorful
– Perfect for meal prep: they keep well even the next day
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FAQ FENNEL in PARCHMENT in Air Fryer
Can I make fennel in parchment without an air fryer?
Of course! You can bake them in the oven at 356°F for 15-20 minutes.
Are fennel in parchment suitable for dieting?
Absolutely yes, they are light, filling, and low in calories.
Can I prepare them in advance?
Yes, you can cook them beforehand and heat them up when needed, they stay delicious.
Can they be made without parchment paper?
If you don’t like parchment, yes, just cook them in a pan with a closed lid.
